The remnants of the United States of America have been divided. From five enormous, technologically-advanced cities, the Greaters rule over the Lessers. In the Lesser village of Orchard, things are no
Traces the making of the influential 1950s film inspired by the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, sharing lesser-known aspects of Parker's 1836 abduction by the Comanche and her heartbreaking return to whi
A chronicle of the early political years of the 16th President offers insight into his lesser-known professional and personal difficulties, from his abuse-marked marriage and near-duel with an adversa
Plant This Instead! tips you off to 75 lesser-known plant types that will give you a garden that is beautiful—and perhaps far lower-maintenance than one planted with common local selections—no matter
A narrative assessment of the U.S. financial crisis and its lessons explores its complex contributing factors while revealing some of its more devastating but lesser-known consequences, outlining pote
Another wonderful gift collection from the team behind the lovely Aesop's Fables This anthology revitalizes 40 of Aesop's lesser-known fables, which have been rewritten by the talented anthologist Fio
Atomic and molecular beams are employed in physics and chemistry experiments and, to a lesser extent, in the biological sciences. These beams enable atoms to be studied under collision-free conditions
When most people hear the name Earp, they think of Wyatt, Virgil, Morgan, and sometimes the lesser known James and Warren. They also had a half-brother named Newton, who lived a fairly quiet, uneve
"Provides insightful criticism from many perspectives and grants in-depth analyses of both well-known and lesser studied texts"--Provided by publisher.
One of Dostoevsky's lesser known essays, with an extensive section on his life and worksIn June 1862, Dostoevsky left Petersburg on his first excursion to Western Europe. Ostensibly making the trip to
“Cinema at the Margins” is a collection that aims to highlight some of the lesser-known films and filmmakers of the past that are being marginalized and forgotten in today’s reductive popular memory o
“Cinema at the Margins” is a collection that aims to highlight some of the lesser-known films and filmmakers of the past that are being marginalized and forgotten in today’s reductive popular memory o
Atomic and molecular beams are employed in physics and chemistry experiments and, to a lesser extent, in the biological sciences. These beams enable atoms to be studied under collision-free conditions
Reed takes a relatively detailed look at the syntax, and to a lesser degree the semantics, of Control structures. Natural language grammars require an explicit means of mapping argument structure onto
An account of the rise and fall of Enron, written by award-winning Fortune investigative reporters, draws on a wide range of sources while revealing the contributions of lesser-known participants in t
Lesser-known writings include "Strivings of the Negro People," "A Negro Schoolmaster in the New South," "The Talented Tenth," "Address to the Nation: The Niagara Movement Speech," "Evolution of the Ra
This work explores two lesser known aspects of Georg Lukacs's thought: his conception of language and theory of science, and his achievements in literary history. This book defends Lukacs's concept of
The Historical Dictionary of Boxing focuses on the as champions of boxing along with the lesser-known boxers who helped shape this sport. More of these boxers come from the United States but there are
A collection of intimate interviews about the Newbery Medal-winning author of A Wrinkle in Time and other literary classics offers insight into her lesser-known contributions as an inspiring mentor, a
For centuries Ignatius of Antioch has been underestimated by his admirers and vilified by his critics. Scholars tend to view him as either a careless epistolographer and lesser theologian, or a manipu
John Milton put a twist on the story of Adam and Eve--in the process he created what some have called one of the greatest literary works in the English Language. "Paradise Regained" is Milton's lesser
Documents the lesser-known story of a small group of British and American scientists who applied intellectual strategies to battle techniques and revolutionized the process of how wars are waged and w
Houdan. Nankin. Indian Runner. Naragansett. These may sound like exotic place names or unusual varieties of produce, but each actually refers to one of the many hundreds of lesser-known poultry breeds
Funck and Cooper begin with a note about the impact of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident on tourism, as well as recent tensions between Japan and China and to a lesser degree wi
"Will Cuppy (1884-1949) is dark comedy that flirts with nihilism. Whether Will Cuppy directly derails man or lesser creatures on the evolutionary chain, there is always a generous helping of dark come
Masonry is a traditional, highly durable mode of construction; many heritage masonry structures, built at various historical periods, have survived, to a lesser or greater extent, adverse environmenta
Traces the lesser-known story of a volunteer fireman, marine engineer and poker buddy of Mark Twain who inspired the character of Tom Sawyer, describing his pivotal contributions to the hunt for a ser
An intimate look at the life of Steve Jobs by the mother of his first child providing rare insight into Jobs's formative, lesser-known years Steve Jobs was a remarkable man who wanted to unify the wo
Traces the lesser-known effort by an Allied division to find and secure European art that had been looted by the Nazis, outlining the dramatic story of how they risked their lives and raced against ti
Bullying affects the lives of many children: some are victims, some take part in bullying others, and many are, to a greater or lesser extent, onlookers or witnesses of bullying behaviours. Usually se
McGilvray (emeritus, philosophy, McGill U., Canada) provides an introduction to Noam Chomsky's work in linguistics, the scientific philosophies of mind and language, and (to a somewhat lesser extent)
Looks at several lesser-known episodes in Celtic's history, including: the link between Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and a dramatic Ne'erday match at Celtic Park; and the unforgettable night the 'pla
*Includes a Suggested Playlist of some of Pac's lesser known songs. *Discusses both the New York shooting and Las Vegas shooting in detail, explaining who was likely responsible for the shooting.*Disc
Now in its 29th edition, this title is a comprehensive and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world, whether world-famous or lesser
A new edition of one of Zola's lesser-known novels from the Rougon-Macquart CycleFinding the young Angelique on their doorstep one Christmas Eve, the pious Hubert couple decide to bring her up as thei
